Posts by Christina Van Yperen
Restaurant owners: Door Dash offers small biz grants
Door Dash has launched a small business grant for local restaurants. DoorDash is providing $5,000 grants to small businesses selected through an application process in some cities across the country, according to Doordash.com. “The grants are part of DoorDash’s Main Street Strong initiative to help restaurants recover and succeed amidst COVID-19 related challenges.” To apply…
Read MoreMajor School of Dance celebrates reopening
COAL CITY – Major School of Dance in Coal City is back and ready to spread the love of dance again after a brief closure to keep everyone safe through the pandemic. The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry helped Major School of Dance, located at 545 E. 1st Street in Coal City, celebrate…
Read MoreBusinesses using outdoors/tents Saturday – EMA states wind caution
The Grundy County EMA department has asked the Chamber to let local business owners know who are utilizing tents or other outdoor shelters/coverings this weekend that the National Weather Service has issued a medium to high confidence level on winds for Saturday. Saturday afternoon winds are expected to be 15-25 mph gusting to around 30…
Read MoreIL Sexual Harassment Prevention training required by Dec. 31
The Illinois Human Rights Act has been amended to require annual sexual harassment prevention training by Dec. 31, 2020 and annually thereafter. Below are free resources from the Illinois Department of Human Rights that you as an employer can provide to your employees to meet this obligation. The options have a printable certificate of completion…
Read MoreIL opens round 2 of BIG grants – applications open Thursday
Dear Members, It was announced today the State of Illinois is opening up its second round of Business Interruption Grants for applications Thursday, Sept. 17. Please see the details below and apply if you can. In the first round, 10 Grundy County businesses received grant funding through this program. The second round consists of $220…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight – J&A Transmission celebrates 30 years
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber congratulates long-time Chamber member and successful local business, J&A Transmission on its 30th anniversary. J&A Transmission is located at 3425 N. Route 47 in Morris and is owned by brothers John and Aaron McNabb, ASE certified technicians. “We specialize in transmission work and provide complete care of your vehicle…
Read MoreDrive-thru COVID testing in Morris Saturday
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department announces three local sites this week where the Illinois Department of Public Health will sponsor drive-through COVID-19 testing. Local health departments have coordinated with the IDPH to provide a mobile unit locally. Testing will be offered to anyone – regardless of symptoms or if asymptomatic – by way…
Read MorePOSTPONED (See Details) – Drive-through testing unit will be at Grundy Fairgrounds Saturday
To get tested, please visit the designated Joliet location. Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431 Testing Hours: Sunday, September 6th – 9AM to 5PM Simple nasal swabs will be used You will be called with results within 4-7 days No cost for testing Bring your insurance card, but you can still be…
Read MoreIL updates guidelines for bars & restaurants to protect patrons and staff
To further prevent spread, face coverings use will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workers The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require…
Read MoreTrue North in Morris expands location
MORRIS – The Grundy Chamber recently helped True North celebrate its 10,000 square-foot expansion with a ribbon cutting kicking off the store’s recent “Grand Party’versary.” True North is owned by Stacey and Erik Olson and is located at 539 Bedford Road in Morris. It’s an antique store featuring 100 vendors, but it’s not your average…
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